Recreational kayak visitor use, distribution, and economic value in Prince William Sound, Alaska USA
Document Type
Conference Paper
Journal/Book Title
Wilderness science in a time of change conference
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Volume
4
Abstract
Visitor use data was collected for the years 1987 to 1998 from sea kayak guide/outfitters, charter boats, lodges and rental businesses operating in western Prince William Sound, Alaska. The majority of the Sound is part of the Chugach National Forest and includes the 2.1 million-acre Nellie Juan Wilderness Study Area, where most recreational use examined in this study is concentrated. Results show that use increased from 6,646 visitor-days in 1987, at an annual rate of 7.5%, to approximately 12,786 visitor-days per season in 1998. Concurrently, gross revenues per beach for guide/operators and charters grew at a rate of 22% annually.
Recommended Citation
Twardock, P., and C.A. Monz. 2000. Recreational kayak visitor use, distribution, and economic value in Prince William Sound, Alaska USA. In Cole, D.N., McCool, S. F., Borrie, W. T. and O’Loughlan, J. (comps.) Wilderness science in a time of change conference– Volume 4. Wilderness visitors, experiences, and visitor management. Proceedings RMRS-‐‐P-‐‐15-‐‐Vol-‐‐4. USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station.
